With summer just around the corner and British globetrotters planning a holiday, Three UK‘s well-regarded Go Roam package, offering roaming in 71 destinations, is getting an exciting upgrade perfect for globetrotters: Go Roam Around the World Extra.

Three UK is about to change your international connectivity with the launch of their Go Roam Around the World Extra service. This exciting new add-on expands your roaming horizons to 92 additional destinations, allowing you to use your UK allowances (fair usage policy applies) for an additional daily roaming charge of £7.

Currently, Three UK offers a tiered approach to international roaming:

• Go Roam in Europe: This base option allows you to use your UK allowances in 71 European destinations for a daily charge of just £2. Ideal for European vacations or business trips.
• Go Roam Around the World: This existing add-on extends your roaming coverage to destinations outside Europe (previously 71) for a £5 daily fee.
• Go Roam Around the World Extra (from June 26, 2024): This upcoming service unlocks a massive expansion of roaming coverage to 92 additional destinations worldwide, potentially for a £7 daily charge.

From 26 June 2024, the destinations will become Go Roam Around the World Extra destinations. If you joined on or upgraded to a Pay Monthly plan on or after October 1, 2021, (no other plans, including Pay As You Go or Pay Monthly plans entered into before 1 October 2021, will be impacted by these changes and will continue to be charged at current standard roaming rates), you will be able to utilize Go Roam Around the World Extra and make use of your UK allowance* in the Destinations by one of the following ways:

• Payment of a daily roaming charge of £7
• Purchase of a Go Roam Around the World Extra pass add-on (3-day, 7-day, 14-day)
• Use of Daily Go Roam Passes (individual daily passes may be included in your plan)

There are no changes to the current charges or destinations in the Go Roam in Europe and Go Roam Around the World bands. Go Roam Around the World Extra

The destinations to become Go Roam Around the World Extra destinations on June 26, 2024, are:

Usage above these amounts will be charged at the rates specified in the Three UK price guides.

Alternatives to consider:

• Local SIM Cards: These can be very affordable, especially in popular tourist destinations. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:
  • • Availability: While readily available in many locations, acquiring a local SIM card upon arrival can sometimes be inconvenient. Airports or tourist areas might have inflated prices, and navigating stores or dealing with language barriers can be time-consuming.
    • Compatibility: Ensure your phone is unlocked to use a local SIM card from a different carrier.
    • New Phone Number: You’ll be assigned a local phone number when using a local SIM, which can be a drawback if you need to be reachable on your existing number.
• eSIM Solutions: An increasingly popular alternative, eSIMs (embedded SIM cards) are digitally programmed onto your phone, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. This offers several advantages:
  • • Convenience: Purchase and activate eSIMs online before your trip, avoiding the hassle of finding a local SIM card upon arrival.
    • Dual SIM Functionality: Some phones allow you to use both your home SIM and an eSIM simultaneously. This lets you maintain your regular number for calls and texts while using the eSIM for local data.
• Travel-Specific Data Packages: Many mobile providers offer temporary data packages for international travel. These can be a good option if you only need data for a short trip.